Co-chair

Emmanuel is a second year MBA student in the School of Management from Ghana. He holds a PhD in Pharmaceutical Sciences from the Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) School of Pharmacy and has worked at PPD Labs, now part of Thermo Fisher, and Bristol Myers Squibb (BMS).

Emmanuel is extremely passionate about Black excellence and representation, and seeks to use the YBVS platform to shine the spotlight on various amazing Black entrepreneurs and businesses.

Co-chair

Leonard Robinson is studying Innovation and Entrepreneurship at Yale SOM. He believes that YBVS is a breakthrough program on the east coast, catering to an underserved population of talent. He has a deep interest in computer engineering, software, and logistical services.

Leonard has served on two non-profit board in academia for the last five years, and believe business should be mirrored by public service.

Strategy & Ops

Anger Dok is an MPH candidate at Yale School of Public Health, focusing on Healthcare Management. Her background includes significant experience in international development, particularly with USAID-funded projects and impact investing.

At Yale, she also has a role at Meng Impact Investment Fund, where she gained valuable insight into early-stage healthcare ventures. Anger is excited about YBVS because its emphasis on innovation aligns perfectly with her passion for developing novel solutions to global health challenges.

Strategy & Ops

Malik Dent, a first-year MBA student at Yale School of Management, brings a unique blend of public sector experience and entrepreneurial drive. His MPA in Health Management and Public Finance, coupled with a proven track record leading innovative government operations across NYC, provides a strong foundation for his aspirations as a business owner.

Having worked closely with businesses of all sizes, Malik is particularly passionate about supporting small businesses and is enthusiastically committed to YBVS's mission of fostering long-term business success.

Finance

Montel Hall, a first-year Yale SOM MBA student and MBA Associate at Astia (a PE/VC firm), brings a unique perspective to YBVS. His experience at Citi, rising from intern to Vice President, demonstrates his financial acumen and business leadership capabilities.

Currently supporting high-performing women-led ventures at Astia, Montel is eager to leverage his expertise in identifying and nurturing promising businesses. He's particularly drawn to YBVS's commitment to supporting diverse founders, believing that this approach is crucial for fostering sustainable growth and long-term success.

Marketing

Ezana Tedla is a third year undergraduate from the Twin Cities, Minnesota. He is intrested in international Trade & Finance, and how to increase its accessibility.

Stakeholder Relations

Ismael is a rising-sophomore at Yale interested in Computer Science, Wealth Management and Entrepreneurship with a particular career focus on the fintech industry.

Co-Chair

After graduating from Princeton, Yaw worked at Bain before co-founding LMNS, an HR tech company within the Antler accelerator program. Since then, he worked in business roles at startups in SaaS and EdTech before attending Yale School of Management. Yaw is excited to be co-leading a great team to host the Yale Black Venture Summit because he believes in the power of representation and showcasing Black excellence.

Co-Chair

A native of South Florida, Malcolm attended FIU for undergrad before beginning his Finance career in credit risk at HSBC. He has since consulted for hundreds of small businesses run by people of color, helping them access capital and direct services. Malcolm works to bridge the access gaps for our diverse communities by building intentional networks. YBVS is a representation of this, and a highlight of the Yale SOM experience.

Strategy & Ops

A proud alumna of Howard University, Fanta is an entrepreneur and investor currently attending Yale’s Jackson School of Policy & International Affairs. She speaks four languages and has raised millions as a social entrepreneur for Sadie Collective, which supports young Black women pursuing careers in economics.

Marketing

Tobi is an MBA / MPH candidate with an interest in healthcare, entrepreneurship, and community engagement. Before Yale, Tobi attended Vanderbilt and then pursued a career in healthcare tech focusing on population health and equity in care outcome. She is excited to once again be a part of the YBVS team for year #2 and continue efforts to increase the representation of Black venture capital and entrepreneurship at Yale and within the larger new haven community.